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Pele has belittled Lionel Messi as a player who only has "one leg" and "one skill".

The Brazil great is regarded by many observers to the greatest footballer of all time but has seen this status come under scrutiny on account of Messi's phenomenal exploits for Barcelona over the past decade.

Indeed, three-time

"As far as I'm concerned, Maradona was one of the best players ever. If you ask me, 'Was he better than Messi?' Yes, he was. Much better.

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Brazilian great Pele has delivered his verdict on one of soccer's enduring debates－and it's fair to say the 78-year-old hasn't sat on the fence. On the question of who was the better player, Argentine legend Diego Maradona or the country's modern-day idol Lionel Messi, Pele was unequivocal in his answer. "As far as I'm concerned, Maradona was one of the best players ever," Pele...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Argentine legend Diego Maradona was a better footballer than the country's modern-day idol Lionel Messi, according to Pele. Barcelona forward Messi - a five-time winner of the Balon d'Or, awarded to the world's best player - is not even rated in the top three of football's greatest players by the 78-year-old Brazilian. "As far as I'm...

Andres Iniesta is reluctant to be drawn on Pele’s claims that Lionel Messi only has “one skill”, but he is prepared to bill the Barcelona superstar as “the best player in history”. The Brazilian icon caused some bemusement last week with his assessment of a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and all-time great. Pele claimed that Messi is over-reliant on his left foot, with his own...

BRAZILIAN legend has gone in two-footed on Lionel Messi and insists the Argentine “can’t compare” to him. The 78-year-old is widely-regarded as the greatest player of all-time alongside Diego Maradona. Getty 3 But Messi’s stunning displays over the past decade have led to many claiming the Barcelona superstar has overtaken those two as the game’s greatest ever. However Pele is...

Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the award for the last decade, claiming it five times each, but the expectation is that a new name will be read out as this year's winner at just after 10 pm (2100 GMT/0230 IST) at the Grand Palais, just off the Champs-Elysees. While Ronaldo won another Champions League with Real Madrid in a typically prolific year, and Messi continues to...

In the most hostile territory of their home city, Barcelona not only survived, but utterly demolished neighbours Espanyol 4-0 with Lionel Messi playing one of the greatest games of his life. When the world’s greatest ever player plays like the world’s greatest ever player can do, no opponents can live with him. He was backed up buy the constantly improving and prodigiously...

Pelé | Rise of the Brazilian Legend | The King of Football | Rising With Soccer

published:15 Jan 2017

Pelé | Rise of the Brazilian Legend | The King of Football | Rising With Soccer

Pelé | Rise of the Brazilian Legend | The King of Football | Rising With Soccer

published:15 Jan 2017

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento born 23 October 1940), known as Pelé , is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. Pelé has also been known for connecting the phrase \"The Beautiful Game\" with football. In 1999, he was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). That year, France Football asked their former Ballon d\'Or winners to choose the Football Player of the Century; they selected Pelé. In 1999, Pelé was elected Athlete of the Century by the IOC. That year, Time named him in their list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century. In 2013 he received the FIFA Ballon d\'Or Prix d\'Honneur in recognition of his career and achievements as a global icon of football.
According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most successful league goal-scorer in the world, scoring 1281 goals in 1363 games, which included unofficial friendlies and tour games. He was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in football for this. During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world.In Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in football and for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the poor. In 1961, Brazil President Jânio Quadros had Pelé declared a national treasure. During his career, he became known as \"The Black Pearl\" (A Pérola Negra), \"The King of Football\" (O Rei do Futebol), \"The King Pelé\" (O Rei Pelé) or simply \"The King\" (O Rei).
...

Pelé | Rise of the Brazilian Legend | The King of Football | Rising With Soccer

published:15 Jan 2017

views:10397673

Edson Arantes do Nascimento born 23 October 1940), known as Pelé , is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. Pelé has also been known for connecting the phrase \"The Beautiful Game\" with football. In 1999, he was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). That year, France Football asked their former Ballon d\'Or winners to choose the Football Player of the Century; they selected Pelé. In 1999, Pelé was elected Athlete of the Century by the IOC. That year, Time named him in their list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century. In 2013 he received the FIFA Ballon d\'Or Prix d\'Honneur in recognition of his career and achievements as a global icon of football.
According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most successful league goal-scorer in the world, scoring 1281 goals in 1363 games, which included unofficial friendlies and tour games. He was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in football for this. During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world.In Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in football and for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the poor. In 1961, Brazil President Jânio Quadros had Pelé declared a national treasure. During his career, he became known as \"The Black Pearl\" (A Pérola Negra), \"The King of Football\" (O Rei do Futebol), \"The King Pelé\" (O Rei Pelé) or simply \"The King\" (O Rei).
...

Pelé *The King of Football* Best Dribbling Skills & Goals - VOL.1

published:15 Sep 2012

Pelé *The King of Football* Best Dribbling Skills & Goals - VOL.1

Pelé *The King of Football* Best Dribbling Skills & Goals - VOL.1

published:15 Sep 2012

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FULL LIST OF ALL OF PELE\'S 1283 CAREER GOALS: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lista_de_jogos_e_gols_marcados_por_Pel%C3%A9, http://www.campeoesdofutebol.com.br/pele_jogos.html
http://pele.m-qp-m.us/english/pele_statistics.shtml
-João Saldanha(Brazil\'s coach in 1969): \"If you ask me who the best fullback in Brazil is, I\'d say Pelé, if you ask me who the best half-back or winger is, I would say Pelé. He is prob­ably even our best goalkeeper. He is like no footballer ever has been, or is ever likely to be.\"
-Jose Mourinho: \"I think he[Pele] is football. You have the real special one - Mr Pele.\"
-Johan Cruyff: \"Pele was the only footballer who surpassed the boundaries of logic.\"
-Marcello Lippi: \"Pelé had no imperfections!\"
-Nevio Scala: \"Pelé was the player that impressed me the most. He will always be number 1 for me\"
-Osvaldo Ardiles: Pele really had everything -- goalscoring ability, a great passer, good in the air, quick, he used both feet, almost the perfect footballer. Many words have been written about Pele but his record speaks for itself --more than 1,000 goals and three World Cup victories. He also played at a time when attacking players were not protected by referees as much as they are today.
-Eusebio: \"Pele played in an era which had so many great players and in that atmosphere he stood out above the others. He was the complete player in every aspect as well as being a kind human being. Cristiano Ronaldo is young yet, and has many years ahead of himself. But as of now, I do not see anyone who can compare with Pele\"
-Bobby Moore: \"Pele was the most complete playe...

Pelé *The King of Football* Best Dribbling Skills & Goals - VOL.1

published:15 Sep 2012

views:8722761

FULL LIST OF ALL OF PELE\'S 1283 CAREER GOALS: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lista_de_jogos_e_gols_marcados_por_Pel%C3%A9, http://www.campeoesdofutebol.com.br/pele_jogos.html
http://pele.m-qp-m.us/english/pele_statistics.shtml
-João Saldanha(Brazil\'s coach in 1969): \"If you ask me who the best fullback in Brazil is, I\'d say Pelé, if you ask me who the best half-back or winger is, I would say Pelé. He is prob­ably even our best goalkeeper. He is like no footballer ever has been, or is ever likely to be.\"
-Jose Mourinho: \"I think he[Pele] is football. You have the real special one - Mr Pele.\"
-Johan Cruyff: \"Pele was the only footballer who surpassed the boundaries of logic.\"
-Marcello Lippi: \"Pelé had no imperfections!\"
-Nevio Scala: \"Pelé was the player that impressed me the most. He will always be number 1 for me\"
-Osvaldo Ardiles: Pele really had everything -- goalscoring ability, a great passer, good in the air, quick, he used both feet, almost the perfect footballer. Many words have been written about Pele but his record speaks for itself --more than 1,000 goals and three World Cup victories. He also played at a time when attacking players were not protected by referees as much as they are today.
-Eusebio: \"Pele played in an era which had so many great players and in that atmosphere he stood out above the others. He was the complete player in every aspect as well as being a kind human being. Cristiano Ronaldo is young yet, and has many years ahead of himself. But as of now, I do not see anyone who can compare with Pele\"
-Bobby Moore: \"Pele was the most complete playe...

Pelé vs Maradona

published:22 Nov 2011

Pelé vs Maradona

Pelé vs Maradona

published:22 Nov 2011

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Two of the all-time greats of world football - It\'s Pele vs Diego Maradona and it\'s up to you to decide the winner.
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We\'ve compared the stats and honours of these two titans of football. Now you can vote to decide who is the greatest of all time.
* Vote at the end of the video! *...

Pelé vs Maradona

published:22 Nov 2011

views:12250015

Two of the all-time greats of world football - It\'s Pele vs Diego Maradona and it\'s up to you to decide the winner.
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/12gLHoR
We\'ve compared the stats and honours of these two titans of football. Now you can vote to decide who is the greatest of all time.
* Vote at the end of the video! *...

Pelé ● He did it 50 years ago ● 1

Pelé ● He did it 50 years ago ● 1

PELÉ - FIFA Classic Player

published:19 Nov 2017

PELÉ - FIFA Classic Player

PELÉ - FIFA Classic Player

published:19 Nov 2017

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A true icon of world football, Pelé captured the heart of fans across the globe. From dazzling in his first FIFA World Cup as 17 year old, to lifting the trophy in Mexico in 1970, his skill and quality were plain to see. He would end his career with three FIFA World Cup™ winners medals.
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PELÉ - FIFA Classic Player

published:19 Nov 2017

views:2872498

A true icon of world football, Pelé captured the heart of fans across the globe. From dazzling in his first FIFA World Cup as 17 year old, to lifting the trophy in Mexico in 1970, his skill and quality were plain to see. He would end his career with three FIFA World Cup™ winners medals.
More #TBT FIFA Classic Players:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGIzmTE4d0j-M6ZN5OBHFNh3Maz3ZGqC
Coolest classics - FIFA World Cup videos:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGIzmTE4d0gkjAit8YW-Wp1p9HceS-cZ
More vintage football movies:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGIzmTE4d0hwzeGayKSLMzaeWnnz8ovr
Subscribe to FIFA on YouTube to stay updated on daily releases:
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=fifatv
More videos from FIFA on YouTube:
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Pelé - Transformation From 1 To 77 Years Old

published:01 Mar 2018

Pelé - Transformation From 1 To 77 Years Old

Pelé - Transformation From 1 To 77 Years Old

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Pelé - Transformation From 1 To 77 Years Old

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento born 23 October 1940), known as Pelé , is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. Pelé has also been known for connecting the phrase \"The Beautiful Game\" with football. In 1999, he was

FULL LIST OF ALL OF PELE\'S 1283 CAREER GOALS: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lista_de_jogos_e_gols_marcados_por_Pel%C3%A9, http://www.campeoesdofutebol.com.br/pele_jogos.html
http://pele.m-qp-m.us/english/pele_statistics.shtml
-João Saldanha(Brazil\'s coach in 1969): \"If you ask me who the best fullba

Two of the all-time greats of world football - It\'s Pele vs Diego Maradona and it\'s up to you to decide the winner.
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/12gLHoR
We\'ve compared the stats and honours of these two titans of football. Now you can vote to decide who is the greatest of all time.
* Vote at the end o

A true icon of world football, Pelé captured the heart of fans across the globe. From dazzling in his first FIFA World Cup as 17 year old, to lifting the trophy in Mexico in 1970, his skill and quality were plain to see. He would end his career with three FIFA World Cup™ winners medals.
More #TBT

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